John Hook

We are a generous people here in Happy Valley and the Centre Region and have many ways to give back. When requiring our youth to volunteer, we should make it a positive experience that will help them on a lifelong path of giving to others.

Seize those experiences as a parent. When your children arrive – in whatever form or time – you think you have forever. Many days may seem like they last forever. But the time is finite and you have a lot less of it than you think. The years you have solely with your children will…

For almost 40 years Mount Nittany Conservancy volunteers have practiced ecologically sound maintenance to keep its 9 miles of trails available for everyone. Once a year those volunteers get together and take a Friday evening to relax. And you are invited to join them.

I’ve found myself mentally reciting the lyrics whenever it randomly pops up on my cell phone playlist. In many cases it’s saddening how the lyrics – penned over a half-century ago – still resonate today.

Last week I was shopping in a locally-owned store here in Happy Valley. I was being a good consumer and doing my part to boost the economy, when I overheard another customer talking on his mobile phone. “To be honest with you…” he said to the person on the other end. He then went…

If you are someone who makes New Year’s resolutions, it’s what you are probably doing now in March to justify why you have not kept them. Usually in January and maybe February you can continue whatever inconvenience or change in your daily life the resolution caused, but after time it gets harde